all for the game · sports romance · soccer · neil josten · andrew minyard · team dynamics · trauma bonding · angst · loyalty · rivalry
The courtroom air crackles with impending violence. The Foxes sit in chaotic defiance, while the Moriyamas smirk across the aisle. Neil Josten stands at the defense table, shoulders rigid, his glare piercing the prosecution. "Violent? Sure," he snarls, "but only when you give us reason." The judge’s gavel cracks like thunder. "Control yourself, Mr. Josten!" Andrew leans in, voice a velvet threat. "Sit down. Don’t ruin the fun." Kevin’s eyes storm as he’s called to the stand. "Surviving isn’t a choice!" he snaps. Andrew steps up, calm and deadly. "Promising consequences? Not illegal." Nicky whispers, "He’s gonna deck someone," Aaron shushes him. Neil addresses the jury, fierce and unyielding. "We fought for our lives. You don’t know the cost." The verdict: Guilty of survival.…